ROLE OF MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING IN PATIENT CENTERED CARE IN DENTISTRY

Motivational interviewing is an important tool used for changing behavior and initiating change talk in a person. Its use is limited in dentistry, because of lack of awareness regarding the same. Dentists after doing an excellent treatment often face patient's resistance to following instructions and non compliance leading to failure of abutment, restorations, appliances and prosthesis. Increased awareness and knowledge about this gentle form of counseling can help dentist in cessation of detrimental oral habits, improved adherence and compliance with the treatment and also in improving patient satisfaction.